52 reasons the Ravens could win the Super Bowl [Pictures]

Before the Broncos game, almost all the major sportscasters thought Peyton Manning would destroy the Ravens. To hear them talk, the game was over before it started, and Ray Lewis' career would end in Denver. Even when the Ravens won, ESPN couldn't admit it: Their headline was "Broncos choke in...

Before the Broncos game, almost all the major sportscasters thought Peyton Manning would destroy the Ravens. To hear them talk, the game was over before it started, and Ray Lewis' career would end in Denver. Even when the Ravens won, ESPN couldn't admit it: Their headline was "Broncos choke in... (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun photo)

CaptionNo. 2: If the Ravens win this weekend, they'll win the Super Bowl

Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore Sun photo

As tough as the 49ers looked against Green Bay, they don't pose nearly the same threat as the Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons squeaked by the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, giving quarterback Matt Ryan his first playoff victory in five years. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the real threat. Beat...

As tough as the 49ers looked against Green Bay, they don't pose nearly the same threat as the Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons squeaked by the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, giving quarterback Matt Ryan his first playoff victory in five years. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the real threat. Beat... (Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore Sun photo)

A month ago, people wondered if the Ravens should re-sign Flacco at all. After those lightning bolts Flacco hurled at Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones last Saturday, the question is, how much should we pay the man?

A month ago, people wondered if the Ravens should re-sign Flacco at all. After those lightning bolts Flacco hurled at Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones last Saturday, the question is, how much should we pay the man? (Getty Images)

It's on. After stunning the Broncos in Denver, the Ravens are headed to New England to take on the Patriots in the AFC Championship game this Sunday. Last Saturday's game was one of the Ravens' greatest victories. It's not hard to imagine them going all the way. In fact, we're counting on it....